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Libraries in the Early 21st Century

Author : Ravindra N. Sharma

Publisher : De Gruyter

Page : 551 pages

File Size : 26,23 MB

Release : 2012

Category : Language Arts & Disciplines

ISBN : 9783110292756

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Following the pattern of the first volume, the second volume of Libraries in the early 21st century: An international perspective extends the range of countries covered. Each chapter covers a different country and describes the modern history, development of libraries and library technology. The careful selection of countries achieves good representation of professional library work on all continents.This two-volume work represents an excellent contribution to international librarianship and allows comparative studies both at graduate and professional level.



Libraries in the early 21st century, volume 2

Author : Ravindra N. Sharma

Publisher : Walter de Gruyter

Page : 564 pages

File Size : 20,7 MB

Release : 2012-07-30

Category : Language Arts & Disciplines

ISBN : 3110292858

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Book Description

Following the pattern of the first volume, the second volume of Libraries in the early 21st century: An international perspective extends the range of countries covered. Each chapter covers a different country and describes the modern history, development of libraries and library technology. The careful selection of countries achieves good representation of professional library work on all continents. This two-volume work represents an excellent contribution to international librarianship and allows comparative studies both at graduate and professional level.



The New Public Library

Author : R. Thomas Hille

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 952 pages

File Size : 34,90 MB

Release : 2018-12-07

Category : Architecture

ISBN : 0429831412

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Book Description

The New Public Library is an in-depth design study of an exemplary collection of recent public libraries, and the historical precedents that have informed and inspired their development. An introductory overview presents seven critical themes that characterize public library design, past and present, highlighting the expressive architectural potential of this unique and important building type. A survey of over 40 historically significant libraries traces the development of the building type over time, with a primary focus on precedents from the US and northern Europe, where the modern public library originated, and its design has been most comprehensively developed. A selection of nearly 50 contemporary projects from the past 30 years focuses on the most current developments in public library design, with a diverse and varied collection of work by over 35 regional, national, and international design firms. Highly visual in its presentation, the study includes 885 color photographs and illustrations, and 195 scale drawings.



Public Libraries in the 21st Century

Author : Ann E. Prentice

Publisher : Libraries Unlimited

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 29,67 MB

Release : 2010-11-11

Category : Language Arts & Disciplines

ISBN : 1591588537

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This text provides an up-to-date picture of what the public library is, what the public librarian needs to know, and how to apply that knowledge. Overarching issues that touch every element of administration, such as technology and leadership, will be fully integrated into the text.



The 21st Century Academic Library

Author : Mary K. Bolin

Publisher : Chandos Publishing

Page : 178 pages

File Size : 23,73 MB

Release : 2017-08-23

Category : Language Arts & Disciplines

ISBN : 0081018673

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The 21st Century Academic Library: Global Patterns of Organization and Discourse discusses the organization of academic libraries, drawing on detailed research and data. The organization of the library follows the path of a print book or journal: acquisitions, cataloguing, circulation, reference, instruction, preservation and general administration. Most libraries still have public services and technical services, and are still very print-based in their organization, while their collections and services are increasingly electronic and virtual. This book gathers information on organizational patterns of large academic libraries in the US and Europe, providing data that could motivate libraries to adopt innovative organizational structures or assess the effectiveness of their current organizational patterns. - Contributes to the literature on the globalization of information and of library and information science - Analyzes and presents data in a way that allows librarians and library administrators to consider what organizational patterns are the most effective for the goals they are pursuing - Includes emerging patterns that are not widely seen in the academic library population



Twenty-First-Century Kids, Twenty-First-Century Librarians

Author : Virginia A. Walter

Publisher : American Library Association

Page : 113 pages

File Size : 13,48 MB

Release : 2010

Category : Language Arts & Disciplines

ISBN : 0838910076

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Inspired by a new generation of librarians and children, the author reconsiders the legacy of children's services and examines more recent trends and challenges that have grown out of changes in educational philosophy and information technology.



Libraries and Their Architecture in the 21st Century

Author : Ines Miersch-Süß

Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

Page : 239 pages

File Size : 21,11 MB

Release : 2021-05-10

Category : Architecture

ISBN : 3110689502

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Libraries have quietly changed over the last 20 years. They have adapted early and consciously to the changes of digitalization, they have recognized the changed need of their users for collaborative work and derived new spatial concepts from this. Transparency and access to information, knowledge and encounters are the prerequisites for holistic social development. It is the challenge of the 21st century as the information age. This book presents the latest developments in library architecture as well as the way scientists and architects are meeting this challenge. With essays by Achim Bonte, Catherine Lau, Max Dudler, Georg Gewers, Henning Larsen Architects, MSAO Architects, Claudia Lux, Marco Muscogiuri, Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects, Snøhetta, Sauerbruch Hutton, gmp Architects followed by a conversion with Oliver Jahn and Dante Bonuccelli. Watch the first Knowledge Talk: KNOWLEDGE FOR ALL with Prof. Dr. Claudia Lux and Prof. Dr. Eike Schmidt on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKk_wRBGt1E The new role of the Uffizi, Florence and the opening of knowledge to a wider society are subject of the first Knowledge Talk with Prof. Dr. Claudia Lux and Prof. Dr. Eike Schmidt live from the Uffizi on International Museum Day, May 18, 2021. The Knowledge Talk connects the topics from the new publication "Libraries and Their Architecture in the 21st Century".



Libraries in the early 21st century, volume 1

Author : Ravindra N. Sharma

Publisher : Walter de Gruyter

Page : 409 pages

File Size : 21,26 MB

Release : 2011-12-27

Category : Language Arts & Disciplines

ISBN : 3110270633

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Book Description

This unique volume gives a truly international overview over the modern history and development of libraries and library technology in selected countries of the world. The careful selection of countries achieves good representation of library work on all continents, covering examples of both the developed and the developing world. A further volume with further national profiles is planned for 2012. This multivolume work represents an excellent contribution to international librarianship and allows comparative studies both at graduate and professional level. Many of the contributors are well-known authors; closely involved in the work of IFLA or their own national library associations.



Marketing the 21st Century Library

Author : Debra Lucas-Alfieri

Publisher : Chandos Publishing

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 20,75 MB

Release : 2015-05-11

Category : Language Arts & Disciplines

ISBN : 9781843347736

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Book Description

Although the 21st century library is competing with numerous web-based resources, its clients can benefit from using its research assistance, physical and online holdings, and physical space, so they need to understand what the library offers. Marketing the 21st Century Library systematically and concisely teaches students and practitioners how to and why they should market and promote academic libraries. Librarians need to use marketing not only to advertise and promote resources, but also to boost the profession and the role we play. The book introduces key marketing concepts, followed by the history of library marketing. Subsequent chapters guide readers through a series of tools and resources so they can create their own marketing plans, concluding with an exploration of resources, services and further readings.



Business School Libraries in the 21st Century

Author : Tim Wales

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 249 pages

File Size : 36,42 MB

Release : 2016-04-15

Category : Language Arts & Disciplines

ISBN : 1317170504

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In a period of change, consolidation and cut-backs as well as rapid technological developments, the business school library is often at the forefront of new initiatives and innovative approaches to delivering and managing information in the most responsive yet cost-effective manner possible. In this unique book a respected group of business library directors from prestigious institutions around the world come together to reflect on the key challenges facing their libraries today, from change management to technology and communications to space. They document the state of the sector during a time of fundamental change, draw on their own local contexts to explore topics and concepts and share their insights into what the future might bring. This book will be essential reading not only for librarians working in business, management or social sciences disciplines but for all professionals managing library and information services.